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Well, shiver me timbers and sharpen me sword.

After a voyage filled with pillaging and plundering, The Jaded Jewela pirate ship captained by Redbeard,
an old but dangerous pirateis docked in a cove near Port Royal. As the pirates head into town to celebrate
their homecoming and spend their gold and goods, a night of turmoil and trouble is sure to transpire.
As the night quickly steers out of control, one guest meets a tragic demise and ends up in Davy Jones
Locker leaving the rest of the party goers to bring the guilty to the gallows.
Is the culprit the profiteering pirate organizing a mutiny? The saucy sea mistress who wanted
more than a casual commitment? The perpetrator could be the seafaring merchant desperate to win the love of the governors daughter, or possibly a treasure seeking seaperson
incapable of sharing.
In a harbor village filled with backstabbers and buccaneers looking to get
ahead, there is little reward for honesty and a high price to pay for deceit.

A night of seamen, secrets and scallywags

await you at The Salty Sea Dog.

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The Hosts Guide

Thank you for choosing Murder Among The Mateys

We are confident that you will find this comprehensive packet to provide everything that you will want and
need to run your very own murder mystery partyone that will have your guests talking about it for weeks, if
not longer.
This murder mystery experience is designed to be easy to run and fun to play for all the guests involved.
The game is played with all of your guests having active roles in the game and each guest having objectives to
complete. These objectives keep the party from being pre-scripted and allow your guests to draw their own
conclusions as to the motives and the identity of the murderer. This format also allows for great mingling
amongst your guests and insures that all of your guests feel included. Before the night is through, each guest
will have discovered that they have a motive for killing the victim and be inclined to protect their innocence as
well as seek out the murderer. To add to the experience and suspense of the night, the murder happens during
the party, not before, as in some other murder mystery games. The victim is also allowed to play along after they
die, since they have no clue who murdered them. Murder Among The Mateys is certain to be a hit with all of
your guests.
The following pages contain a simple list of things you need to do as host in order to have the party run
smoothly. Once the party is going, it is up to the guests to make the most of itsomething you will be surprised
at how well they do.

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PLEASE NOTE: Due to the pirate theme of this party, even the clean versions contain references to
violent behavior in the past (such as pirates being hung, flogged and marooned). Please see the introduction file
to get a sense of what to expect.

Assigning the Characters

You, as host, will need to decide upon a character for each of your guests. The easiest way to assign the
characters is to read the character descriptions and match each character with the guest that you feel suits
that particular character the best.
If you choose NOT to know the murderer, you can simply choose NOT to read the character descriptions
or examine the evidence before the party. While you will be able to play along with everyone else, you will
not be able to read the descriptions when assigning the characters. (You will find a short list of the characters
with descriptions on the next page.)
Because this party is dependent on a minimum number of people showing up, you may want to determine
ahead of time which guests are attending before assigning characters.
It is recommended that you send out the general invite and The Port Royal Preview with an RSVP date of
two weeks before the party. After your guests RSVP positive, you can send them their character sheet.
The killer will not know they are the murderer until they open their second envelope at the party.
The victim will not know they are the victim until they get to the party. The victim will not have a list of
objectives for after the murder. If the victim wishes to play along after the murder, they can do so without an
identity. If you have an extra identity (that is, a role that is not being played), they can also assume that identity if they so choose.

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The Hosts Guide

With 8-12 guests: 4-5 males, 3-5 females, 1-2 neutral guests
With 10-15 guests: 5-7 males, 4-6 females, 1-2 neutral guests
With 15-20 guests: 8-9 males, 6-8 females, 1-3 neutral guests
With 20+ guests:: At least 8+ males, 6+ females , 1+ neutral guests

Capn RedbeardPirate Captain. A fierce but fair pirate, this man runs a tight ship and wont have anyone
overthrowing it!
Sharktooth BrandySaucy Sea Mistress. Sister to the capn, Brandy has been braving these waters since
she was a girl. Her latest conquer, however, is not one that she partakes in on the sea.
Merciless MorganFirst mate. Found alone on an island, Redbeard took Morgan in and he quickly became a favorite of the capns.
One-eyed WandaGunner. Raised as a boy on the pirate ship, Wanda was over passed by Merciless Morgan when it came to a promotion. Wanda has a lot to prove if she is to earn her rightful place. F
Thumbless JackCrewman. A seasoned pirate, Thumbless Jack has only been on the crew of The Jaded
Jewel for only a short while.
Cutthroat McPhearsonPowder monkey. Fierce and feisty are two words that describe this pirate best.
Cutthroat has larger plans than most of the crewmen he sails with.
Gurglin Uma ScarrGalley wench. Desperate to gain Cutthroat McPhearsons attention, Uma is a
woman that will do whatever to get noticed.
Governor NapierGovernor of Port Royal. As the governor of this seaside town, it is his job to keep it
safe at all costs!
Juliana NapierGovernors wife. Tired of living in terror, Juliana is ready to take matters into her own
hands to insure the safety of her family. F
Antonia NapierGovernors daughter. In love with a merchant sailor, Antonia is destined to lead a happily married lifeas long as nothing gets in her way!
Breathless Betty NapierGovernors daughter. The rebellious daughter has a lot to learn about what she
can and cannot get away with. Who better to teach Betty her limits than her parents?
Commodore ClearingCommodore. In charge of the fleet that defends Port Royal, the commodore may
lose his job and his arranged marriage if he cant bring a pirate to justice.
Buccaneer BradshawPrivateer. Ready to step in and take over where the commodore is lacking, Buccaneer Bradshaw needs to prove that he has what it takes to get the job done and win the heart of Breathless
Betty.
Shoutin Roger DaggerInnkeeper. Rumor has it that Roger is out to bring a pirate to justice himself. M
Mad RoseServing wench. A real spitfire, Rose will make anyone who crosses her regret it.
Blackspot JanePirates widow. Widowed and alone, Jane is desperate to make someone pay for her loss.
Sealegs SamMerchant sailor. A lowly merchant sailor, Sam wants nothing more than to be married to
his true love, Antonia.
Rovin ReynoldsTreasure hunter. Hot on the trail of Toothless Willies buried treasure, there is little that
can come between them and their fortune in gold.
Jean GolddustGold dealer. Jean is eager to exchange gold for anyone in town. Not only does
the gold tell tales of where its been but who has been dealing with the pirates.
Dirty WigginsGallow master. Justice in this town for many means the gallows
and Dirty is often the one responsible for putting the guilty there.
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The Hosts Guide

Making the Invitations

Before the party, each guest must receive three things: (1) the invitation, (2) The Pirates Code, (3) The Port
Royal Press and (4) their character description.
THE INVITATION
To make the invitations, print out the number of invites (page 7) that you need onto 8.5 x 11 paper.
(You may print on nicer paper, such as parchment, to add authenticity to the invitation.)
Fold each invite in quarters.
Fill out the information for the place, date and time of your party.
Invite should fit nicely into a invitation sized envelope (4 3/8 x 5 3/4 ).
THE PIRATES CODE--There are two versions of the code, you only need to send one.
If you wish to conserve printer ink you can either color copy the first version of the code or print the second
version of the code. (Included in the introduction is the first version of the code.)
THE PORT ROYAL PREVIEW
If you wish for the preview to be more authentic, you can photocopy or print it onto newsprint.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTION
You need to assign each guest a character to be at the party. (See the previous sections)

Preparing the Materials for the Party

Cut out and make name tags for the guests. (You can print out the name tag pdf on sticker paper or include a
pin with the name tags so that the guests can secure them to their outfits.)
Photocopy the printout of the money onto green paper. You will need as many copies as there are guests
attending. Trim out the money and bundle them in packages of $500.

To skip this step, you can purchase fake/play money rather inexpensively at a novelty or party
store and use the fake/play money instead of the paper money.
Cut the objective sheets in half on the dashed lines.
Label two envelopes with each characters name. Label one envelope with an (A) and one with a (B) for each
character. On the (B) envelope, also put DO NOT open until AFTER the murder.
In the (A) envelopes, place: a name tag, safety pin(s) to adhere the name tag, a bundle of money, the left side of
the characters objective sheet that has objectives for the beginning of the party.
In the (B) envelopes, place: the right side of the objective sheet for each character which has objectives for after
the murder happens.
Have the (A) & (B) envelopes on hand to give to the guests as they arrive.
In a separate envelope, place the Evidence Presentation. Label it as Evidence.
Place the solution in a sealed envelope and label it Solution.
Keep the introduction, the investigation instructions, the evidence envelope and the solution envelope in
a safe and convenient location so you can hand them out throughout the night as guests need them.
Make enough copies of the Who Dunnit voting sheets for the number of guests you have coming. Cut the
pages into quarters along the dashed lines.
Make copies of the smoking gun award, as there may be multiple people who guess the murderer.
You can print or photocopy the certificates onto parchment paper for a more official look.

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The Party Schedule

Most likely, the length of the party will take 2-4 hours. The party length will depend on a number of factors,
including the number of guests, if you are serving dinner, how well your guests mingle, etc.
The party may be longer if you choose to serve dinner, although much of the mingling done during Stage 2 may
be done at the dinner table as well.
Because the party is not pre-scripted, but set up in stages, as host it is important to observe the guests behavior
and move onto the next stage when you feel it is most appropriate. This will give everyone enough time to enjoy
all aspects of the party and enable it to move along at an enjoyable pace.

Stage One: The Guests Arrive

Have the guests nametags, bundle of money and their (A) and (B) envelopes available for them.

Stage Two: Introduction

After all of the guests have arrived, hand Shoutin Roger Dagger, the Innkeeper, the Introduction and have
him read it aloud to everyone.
Have time for guests to mingle and complete their objectives.
This may require 30-60 minutes depending on how well your guests know each other.
If serving dinner, this may be a good time for dinner to be served.

Stage Three: Murder & Investigation

When guests start to settle down and you are sure the victim has completed all of their objectives, tell the
victim that they are free to die when they see fit.
After victim has died, hand Dirty Wiggins (the gallows master) tape or chalk, so that they can outline
the position of the body on the floor or ground.
Have Dirty Wiggins read the sheet explaining the Investigation.
The guests will open their (B) envelopes which will have new information and objectives for the guests to
complete now that the murder has occurred.

Stage Four: Evidence Presentation

When guests have settled down again, Dirty Wiggins has collected all of his evidence and you feel as
though most people have completed their objectives, hand Dirty Wiggins the evidence packet so that they
can present the findings of the evidence at the crime scene to the guests.
It is best if the evidence is then laid on a table so that everyone may see it.
Give your guests additional time to review the evidence. You may want to make multiple copies of the
evidence so that it can be seen by everyone.
Hand out the Who Dunnit answer sheets and ask everyone to complete them and hand them back to you
during this time.

Stage Five: The Solution

When all the Who Dunnit sheets are handed in, ask Dirty Wiggins to read the solution aloud to the guests.
Using the tally sheet included, calculate who the winners are and award the certificates.

End of Host Guide

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Port Royal Preview

Port Royal Jamaica 1688

Jig At The Salty Sea Dog

Life is never dull in this quaint seaside town. With pirates on the prowl and the governor as a guest,
those in attendance are sure to keep the entertainment lively! Join us for a celebration at The Salty Sea
Dog where the guest list includes:
Capn RedbeardPirate Captain. A fierce but fair
pirate, this man runs a tight ship and wont have
anyone overthrowing it!
Sharktooth BrandySaucy Sea Mistress. Sister to
the capn, Brandy has been braving these waters since
she was a girl. Her latest conquer, however, is not one
that she partakes in on the sea.
Merciless MorganFirst mate. Found alone on an
island, Redbeard took Morgan in and he quickly became a favorite of the captains.
One-eyed WandaGunner. Raised as a boy on the
pirate ship, Wanda was over passed by Merciless Morgan when it came to promotion. Wanda has a lot to
prove if she is to earn her rightful place.
Thumbless JackCrewman. A seasoned pirate,
Thumbless Jack has only been on the crew of The
Jaded Jewel for only a short while.
Cutthroat McPhearsonPowder monkey. Fierce
and feisty are two words that describe this pirate best.
Cutthroat has larger plans than most of the crewmen
he sails with.
Gurglin Uma ScarrGalley wench. Desperate to
gain McPhearsons attention, Uma is a woman that
will do anything to get noticed.
Governor NapierGovernor of Port Royal. As the
governor of this seaside town, it is his job to keep it
safe at all costs!

Breathless Betty NapierGovernors daughter. The

rebellious daughter has a lot to learn about what she
can and cannot get away with. Who better to teach
Betty her limits than her parents?
Commodore ClearingCommodore. In charge of
the fleet that defends Port Royal, the commodore may
lose his job and his arranged marriage if he cant bring
a pirate to justice.
Buccaneer BradshawPrivateer. Ready to step
in and take over where the commodore is lacking,
Buccaneer Bradshaw needs to prove that he has
what it takes to get the job done and win the heart of
Breathless Betty.
Shoutin Roger DaggerInnkeeper. Rumor has it
that Roger is out to bring a pirate to justice himself.
Mad RoseServing wench. A real spitfire, Rose will
make anyone who crosses her regret it.

Toothless Willie

Blackspot JanePirates widow. Widowed and left

all alone, Jane is desperate to make someone pay for
her loss.
Sealegs SamMerchant sailor. A lowly merchant
sailor, Sam wants nothing more than to be married to
his true love, Antonia.
Rovin ReynoldsTreasure hunter. Hot on the trail
of Toothless Willies buried treasure, there is little that
can come between them and their fortune in gold.

Juliana NapierGovernors wife. Tired of living in terror, Juliana is ready to take matters into her own hands
to insure the safety of her family.

Jean GolddustGold dealer. Jean is eager to exchange

gold for anyone in town. Not only does the gold tell
tales of where its been but who has been dealing with
the pirates.

Antonia NapierGovernors daughter. In love with

a sailor, Antonia is destined to lead a happily married
lifeas long as nothing gets in her way!

Dirty WigginsGallow master. Justice in this town

means the gallows and Dirty is often the one responsible for putting the guilty in them.

Privateers Bond Issued

GOLD DEALING
SERVICES BY

JEAN
GOLDDUST
* Licensed Dealer
* Fair Conversion Rates
* No Questions Asked

Toothless
Willies
Treasure

After the capture and hanging

of Toothless Willie over two years
ago, we all thought we had seen
the last of Toothless Willie and his
treasure.
Recent
discoveries,
however, have revealed that
Toothless Willie buried a large
portion of his treasure before he
was caught by the authorities.
Although the treasure has yet to
be found, Rovin Reynolds, the
treasure hunter, is said to be hot on
the trail!

With the number of pirate attacks on the rise and the number of pirates prosecuted lower than ever, the governor
has issued a privateers bond to assist him with the apprehension of pirates. In the bond, the governor promises the
position of Admiral in the Royal Navy and the hand in marriage to either of his daughters to the first person who can
help bring a pirate to justice! So far, Commodore Clearing and Buccaneer Bradshaw are in fierce competition to win
the bond and the hand of Breathless Betty.
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The Pirate Code

Before sailing, each crew member must swear
to abide by the rules of the code.

1. Everyone shall obey orders.

2. Booty will be shared out as follows: 1 share to every ordinary
seaman; 2 shares to the captain; 1 1/2 shares to the first mate;
1 1/4 shares to the gunner.
3. Anyone keeping secret of attempting to desert will be
marooned. He may take only a flask of gunpowder, a bottle
of water, a gun and one shot.
4. The punishment for hitting a man is 40 lashes on the bare back.
5. Anyone being lazy or failing to clean his weapons will lose his
share of booty.
6. Everyone may vote on all important decisions.
7. Everyone may have a share of captured drink and fresh food.
8. Anyone found stealing from another member of the crew will
have his ears and nose slit open and be set ashore.
9. Gambling with cards and money is forbidden.
10. The penalty for bringing a woman aboard in disguise is death.
11. Any booty lost, buried or seized and later discovered must be
shared with the original crew who originally found it.
12. The compensation of losing a limb is 800 silver dollars.

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Murder Among The Mateys

Sample Character Description
Taken From Another Mystery

Elizabeth the Elaborate

You are a vassal woman on the manor of Fernwood. Being a vassal, you were granted land
by the lord and you have serfs and peasants work the land for you. In payment for the land
granted to you, you give a percentage of your earnings to the king in taxes and provide security
to the lord if the manor is ever in danger from invaders. You have raised your daughter, Maid
Victoria, by yourself ever since your husband died in battle over ten years ago.
Until recently, you enjoy being part of the manor of Fernwood. Over the past year, the
sheriff has started demanding higher taxes for the king. Previously, the sheriff had been collecting taxes at the rate of 10%, but now insists the king has raised the tax rate to 15%. You
intend to talk to the king about the tax increase when he arrives on the manor. You suspect that
King Kyle and Queen Genevieve will be visiting Fernwood for the jousting tournament which
is being thrown in celebration of the noble marriage between Lord Taylors son, Baron Bartholomew and Lady Diana of Dunnsberry.
Among other things, you hope to talk to Lord Taylor about your daughters future. You
have heard that he has intentions of arranging a marriage between your daughter, Maid Victoria, and Sir Rufus. Sir Rufus is a knight that is relatively new to the manor, but you do not
trust what you hear and know of him. The less fortunate peasants have said that he is terrorizing them when they cannot pay the higher taxes that the sheriff is now collecting. What a
horrible man!
You do not want to dishonor your lord by questioning his rule, but you do not want your
daughter to have to marry a man who terrorizes peasants in the name of the king. You are
apprehensive because speaking out against Sir Rufus may jeopardize your own safety. You will
have to quickly find another reason to tell Lord Taylor that you do not wish Victoria to be
married to Sir Rufusthe tournament and celebration is almost here!

Acting and Dressing Your Part: You are a vassal woman who speaks her mind to others.
You are not a noble, but you are one of the more wealthier families in the manor. You have nicer
clothes (brightly colored dresses made of expensive fabrics like silk and velvet) and some jewels.

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Murder Among The Mateys

Sample Objectives Sheet For Beginning Of Party
Taken From Another Mystery
A Knight of Murder

Elizabeth the Elaborate

Objectives At The Start Of The Party:
These are things that are in your best interest to do before
the evening goes much further. Be aware of what others
around you are doing as well!
Let Lord Taylor know that you are not happy with the arranged marriage between your daughter, Maid Victoria and
Sir Rufus.
Tell your daughter, Maid Victoria, that you will see to it that
she is not made to marry out of love.
If Sherilyn, the sheriff s wife, is here, ask her if she knows
of the dastardly deeds that her husband and Sir Rufus are
doing (terrorizing the peasants).
If King Kyle is here, ask him why he decided to raise taxes.

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Sample Objectives Sheet For After The Murder
Taken From Another Mystery
A Knight of Murder

Elizabeth the Elaborate

Things You Know:

This is information not known to manyand possibly only YOU.

Use it wisely in your scheming and bribery or hide it to help
maintain your innocence.

Lord Taylor declared that your daughter, Maid Victoria, is to

marry Sir Rufus.
Sir Rufus was helping the sheriff terrorize the peasants and
vassals who have had trouble paying the higher taxes.

Objectives After The Murder:

These are things that are in your best interest to do to help solve the
murder. Be aware of what others around you are doing as well!

Tell your daughter, Maid Victoria, that everything is going

according to your plan.
Ask your Lord Taylor if you may choose a suitor for your
daughter.
Tell the sheriff that you are going to tell King Kyle &
Lady Genevieve his dirty secret (about extorting money
from the peasants) unless he can convince you not to
reveal his scheme.

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Murder Among The Mateys

Sample Piece Of Evidence
Taken From Another Mystery

EXHIBIT A
Description: The murder weapon--a dagger in the heart
Notes: Found to be the cause of death.

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Murder Among The Mateys

Included in the mystery are ideas and designs to help you decorate your
Murder Among the Mateys party with fun and authentic materials that
are easy to make. (Pictured next page.)

SALTY SEA DOG INN SIGN

1 design (3 pages).

DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
1 design (2 pages).

PIRATE CODE:
2 designs (2 pages).

SIGNS FOR AROUND THE INN:

9 designs (18 pages).

HOW TO MAKE A TREASURE CHEST

A how-to on how to make a treasure chest using styrofoam coolers, paint and some booty.

HOW TO MAKE PIRATE SAILS

A how-to on how to make a great backdrop for your party.

CREATING YOUR OWN TREASURE MAPS

A how-to guide on making your own out of road maps AND 1 design (1 page) for a print and hang.

MAKING PIRATE BANNERS

1 design (4 pages).

GROWLER LABELS
4 designs (2 pages).

MENU

Customize your menu by adding in your appetizers, main dishes and desserts into the editable fields.

FOOD FLAGS & SAILS

3 designs/sizes (4 pages).

PIRATE TATTOOS
8 designs (1 page).

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All the Extras

Salty Sea Dog Inn

Specials

Unbuckle Yer Swash And Eat Up, Me Hearty!

Bits and Nibbles

Salty Sea Dog Shrimp Cocktail
Fried Oysters
Scallywag Sausages and Cheese

Sailors Delights
Shipwreck Salad with Caesar Dressing
Crossbones Cornbread
Jamacian Jumbalaya

Hidden Treasures
Pirate Pudding
Treasure Chest Cake

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This has been just a sampling of what you wil l receive
when you purchase Murder Among The Mateys
The complete party pdf includes:

A Host GuideA complete how-to of throwing your party which includes directions on preparing the
invitations, assigning characters and preparing for the party.

A Schedule of the NightA step-by-step breakdown of how the night will go.

An IntroductionTo be read to the guests upon arrival.

Designed InvitationsThat you can customize with the details of your party.

The Port Royal PreviewTo be sent with the invitations, it includes background information on the happenings in and around Port Royal and the guests coming to the party.

The Pirates CodeThe code are the rules and regulations.

Character SheetsFull descriptions of the characters, including costuming and acting tips.

Character Objective SheetsThis includes objectives for each character to try to achieve at each stage of
the game in order to uncover evidence and find the murderer.

Name Tags

Fake MoneyTo be distributed to guests and used in the party for scheming and bribery.

Evidence More clues that will be presented towards the end of the night. This evidence will help your
guests solve the mystery and find the murderer.

SolutionA detailed description of who the murderer is, why the murder happened and the clues that led
to the outcome.

Who Dunnit CardsTo allow your guests to guess the murderer, along with vote for the most animated
character and best outfit.

Award CertificatesTo be awarded to the best costume, the most theatrical guest, the player with the
most money at the end of the night and to each of the guests that solve the murder.

Party ExtrasA number of unique and easy designs and templates to help you make party decorations.
Pictured on the two pages before this.

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